Candidates' K-12 Policies Share Themes
Washington
The presidential campaign is
heating up, and the two leading candidates—Gov. George W. Bush of
Texas and Vice President Al Gore—are doing their utmost to
impress the public with their plans for fixing America's schools.
Last week, Mr. Bush, the Republican nominee, made his 100th school visit of the campaign. He has used the visits both to unveil new education proposals and take swipes at his Democratic opponent.
"Vice President Gore's education plan represents the status quo," Gov. Bush said during a school visit in New Mexico earlier in the week. "If you want to close the achievement gap in America, you better have education...
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